Publications

Ferrer J.M.E, Boch J, Aerts A, Anne M, Avezum A, Barboza J, Baxter Y, Bortolotto L.A, Cobos Muñoz D, Des Rosiers S, Mauro Dib K, Drager L.F, Jones O, Morgan L, Picou K, Rajkumar S, Reiker T, Silveira M, Venkitachalam L, Steinmann P. Stroke outcomes in a population-focused urban hypertension program in Brazil and Senegal. J Am Heart Assoc. 2025(in press). DOI: 10.1161/jaha.124.038816

Galli A, Comparet M, Dagne D.A, Baratti-Mayer D, Cao T.H, Guérin P.J, Guevara M, Hetzel M.W, Jeantet C, Mpinga E.K, Muendane V, Okanlawon M, Placella E, Ribes M, Sherlock M, Utzinger J, Steinmann P. Defining the noma research agenda. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2025;19(4):e0012940. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012940

Isaiah P.M, Nyawanda B, Okoyo C, Oloo J.O, Steinmann P. Schistosomiasis status and health impact in preschool-aged children in hard-to-reach areas and populations of Homa Bay County, Kenya. Acta Trop. 2025;261(107511). DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107511

Isaiah P.M, Nyawanda B, Okoyo C, Steinmann P. Kato-Katz versus urine POC-CCA for the diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni in preschool-aged children in Homa Bay County, Kenya. Parasitol Res. 2025;124(2):25. DOI: 10.1007/s00436-025-08467-3

Kurscheid J, Buhl A, Westenberg E, Palmeirim M.S, Winkler A.S, Steinmann P, Monnier N. Considerations and expectations for the administration of dispersible arpraziquantel to young children: a landscape analysis. Int Health. 2025(in press). DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihae092

Muho A, Brugger C, Salzmann T, Wyss K, Steinmann P. Sustainability of health system strengthening interventions implemented at primary healthcare level: a scoping review. BMJ Open. 2025;15(4):e095516. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095516

Socha A, Thiam S, Barboza J, Seck K, Steinmann P, Sécula F, Boch J, Bijou S, Reiker T, Joiner M, Des Rosiers S, Mbow S, Cobos Muñoz D. Investigating the enablers and barriers for hypertension control in Dakar: a qualitative system effectiveness study. BMJ Open. 2025;15(3):e089548. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089548

Arnaiz P, Bergman M.M, Seelig H, Adams L, Dolley D, Gerber M, Joubert N, Nqweniso S, Steinmann P, Utzinger J, du Randt R, Walter C, Pühse U, Müller I. Acceptability and perceived feasibility of the KaziKidz health promotion intervention among educators and caregivers in schools from South Africa: a qualitative descriptive study. BMC Public Health. 2024;24:934. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18456-3

Auer C, Gupta A, Malbacius C, Ghafoor A, Kock Y, Medvedieva O, Hanlon P, Steinmann P, Juneja S. Savings from the introduction of BPaL and BPaLM regimens at the country level. IJTLD Open. 2024;1(7):314-319. DOI: 10.5588/ijtldopen.24.0213

Bu Z.J, Wan S.R, Steinmann P, Yin Z.T, Tan J.P, Li W.X, Tang Z.Y, Jiang S, Ye M.M, Xu J.Y, Zheng Y.Y, Wang X.H, Liu J.P, Liu Z.L. Effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal injections combined with sox chemotherapy regimens for advanced gastric cancer: a Bayesian network meta-analysis. J Cancer. 2024;15(4):889-907. DOI: 10.7150/jca.91301

Isaiah P.M, Osei Afriyie D, Maghanga M, Ogeto D.O, Nyamongo M.A, Steinmann P. Contextual factors influencing schistosomiasis treatment and identification of delivery platforms for arpraziquantel in hard-to-reach areas and populations in Homa Bay County, Kenya. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024;4(12):e0004035. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0004035

Long K.Z, Beckmann J, Lang C, Seelig H, Nqweniso S, Probst-Hensch N, Pühse U, Steinmann P, du Randt R, Walter C, Utzinger J, Gerber M. Randomized trial to improve children's body composition and micronutrient status among South African children. Am J Prev Med. 2024;66(6):1078-1088. DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2024.01.017

Masaku J, Gachohi J.M, Sinkeet A, Maghanga M, Wakesho F, Omondi W, Monnier N, Steinmann P, Reigl L.S, Lange I.L, Winkler A.S, Njenga S.M, Amuyunzu-Nyamongo M. Community preferred drug delivery approaches for pilot roll-out of a potential novel paediatric schistosomiasis treatment option in two endemic counties of Kenya: a mixed methods study. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024;4(5):e0003221. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003221

Palmeirim M.S, Baxter Y.C, Silveira M, Maggion R.V, Aquino B, Avezum Á, Saric J, Morgan L, Drager L.F, Bortolotto L.A, Rollemberg S.M.S, de Lima M.M.C, Albuquerque E.P.R, Jones O, Steinmann P, Reiker T, Boch J. Situational analysis of hypertension management at primary health care level in São Paulo, Brazil: population, healthcare professional and health system perspectives. BMC Health Serv Res. 2024;24:668. DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-10978-1

Palmeirim M.S, Hürlimann E, Beinamaryo P, Kyarisiima H, Nabatte B, Hattendorf J, Steinmann P, Keiser J. Efficacy and safety of albendazole alone versus albendazole in combination with ivermectin for the treatment of Trichuris trichiura infections: an open-label, randomized controlled superiority trial in south-western Uganda. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2024;18(11):e0012687. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012687

Rajkumar S, Secula F, Cobos Muñoz D, Socha A, Boch J, des Rosiers S, Reiker T, Barboza J, Seck K, Silveira M, Nguyen T, Steinmann P. Health information systems data for decision-making: case study in three cities on current practices and opportunities. Discov Health Syst. 2024;3(1):68. DOI: 10.1007/s44250-024-00136-z

Saric J, Aerts A, Anne M, Barboza J, Boch J, Dashdorj N, McGhie D.V, Santana A, Shellaby J.T, Rollemberg S.M.S, Silveira M, Steinmann P, Cobos Muñoz D. Assessing the contributions of an urban population health initiative to shift political priority towards cardiovascular health: three case studies from Brazil, Mongolia and Senegal. BMC Health Serv Res. 2024;24:16. DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10432-8

Arnaiz P, Guntlisbergen F, Infanger D, Gerber M, Adams L, Dolley D, Joubert N, Nienaber M, Nqweniso S, du Randt R, Steinmann P, Utzinger J, Walter C, Pühse U, Müller I. Association of accelerometry-based and self-reported physical activity with cardiovascular risk in South African children. S Afr J Sci. 2023;119(9-10):15494. DOI: 10.17159/SAJS.2023/15494

Arnaiz P, Seelig H, Gerber M, Adams L, Degen J, Dolley D, Joubert N, Nienaber M, Nqweniso S, Steinmann P, Utzinger J, du Randt R, Walter C, Pühse U, Müller I. Intervention effects and long-term changes in physical activity and cardiometabolic outcomes among children at risk of noncommunicable diseases in South Africa: a cluster-randomized controlled trial and follow-up analysis. Front Public Health. 2023;11:1199381. DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1199381

Coffeng L.E, Vlaminck J, Cools P, Denwood M, Albonico M, Ame S.M, Ayana M, Dana D, Cringoli G, de Vlas S.J, Fenwick A, French M, Kazienga A, Keiser J, Knopp S, Leta G, Matoso L.F, Maurelli M.P, Montresor A, Mirams G, Mekonnen Z, Corrêa-Oliveira R, Pinto S.A, Rinaldi L, Sayasone S, Steinmann P, Thomas E, Vercruysse J, Levecke B. A general framework to support cost-efficient fecal egg count methods and study design choices for large-scale STH deworming programs-monitoring of therapeutic drug efficacy as a case study. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2023;17(5):e0011071. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011071

Dolley D, du Randt R, Gerber M, Pühse U, Arnaiz P, Aerts A, Adams L, Joubert N, Müller I, Nqweniso S, Seelig H, Steinmann P, Utzinger J, Walter C. Effect of the KaziBantu school-based health intervention on non communicable disease risk factors of children from low-income schools in Gqeberha, South Africa. African J Physical Activity Health Sci. 2023;29(4):352-370

Dolley D, du Randt R, Pühse U, Gerber M, Bosma J, Aerts A, Adams L, Arnaiz P, Joubert N, Müller I, Nqweniso S, Seelig H, Steinmann P, Utzinger J, Walter C. Relationship between body mass index and physical activity among children from low-income communities in Gqeberha, South Africa: a cross-sectional study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023;20(2):1428. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20021428

Ignotti E, Steinmann P. Epidemiology of Hansen’s disease. In: Deps P.D, ed. Hansen’s disease: a complete clinical guide, 59-64. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2023. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-30893-2_6

Isaiah P.M, Palmeirim M.S, Steinmann P. Epidemiology of pediatric schistosomiasis in hard-to-reach areas and populations: a scoping review protocol. 11, 2023. DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.126884.2

Isaiah P.M, Palmeirim M.S, Steinmann P. Epidemiology of pediatric schistosomiasis in hard-to-reach areas and populations: a scoping review. Infect Dis Poverty. 2023;12:37. DOI: 10.1186/s40249-023-01088-x

Mationg M.L.S, Williams G.M, Tallo V.L, Olveda R.M, Aung E, Alday P, Reñosa M.D, Daga C.M, Landicho J, Demonteverde M.P, Santos E.D, Bravo T.A, Bourke S, Munira S.L, Bieri F.A, Li Y.S, Clements A.C.A, Steinmann P, Halton K, Stewart D.E, McManus D.P, Gray D.J. Cost analysis for “The Magic Glasses Philippines” health education package to prevent intestinal worm infections among Filipino schoolchildren. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2023;31:100597. DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100597

Neves Kvrn, Machado L.M.G, Lisboa M.N, Steinmann P, Ignotti E. Self-reported clinical history of misdiagnosed leprosy cases in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil, 2016-2019. Cad Saude Publica. 2023;39(5):e00279421. DOI: 10.1590/0102-311XEN279421

Nqweniso S, Walter C, du Randt R, Adams L, Beckmann J, Coulibaly J.T, Dolley D, Joubert N, Long K.Z, Müller I, Nienaber M, Pühse U, Seelig H, Steinmann P, Utzinger J, Gerber M, Lang C. Associations between soil-transmitted helminth infections and physical activity, physical fitness, and cardiovascular disease risk in primary schoolchildren from Gqeberha, South Africa. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2023;17(10):e0011664. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011664

SEARO Regional Office for the South East Asia (RGO). Interruption of transmission and elimination of leprosy disease: technical guidance. New Delhi: WHO, Regional Office for South-East Asia, 2023

Steinmann P. Chemoprophylaxis in leprosy. In: Kumar B,Kumar Kar H,Dogra S, eds. IAL textbook of leprosy, 555-561. New Delhi, London: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2023

Arnaiz P, Müller I, Seelig H, Gerber M, Bosma J, Dolley D, Adams L, Degen J, Gall S, Joubert N, Nienaber M, Nqweniso S, Aerts A, Steinmann P, du Randt R, Walter C, Utzinger J, Pühse U. Practice change needed for the identification of pediatric hypertension in marginalized populations: an example from South Africa. Front Pediatr. 2022;10:877431. DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.877431

Beckmann J, Nqweniso S, Ludyga S, du Randt R, Gresse A, Long K.Z, Nienaber M, Seelig H, Pühse U, Steinmann P, Utzinger J, Walter C, Gerber M, Lang C. Evaluation of a physical activity and multi-micronutrient intervention on cognitive and academic performance in South African primary schoolchildren. Nutrients. 2022;14(13):2609. DOI: 10.3390/nu14132609

Boch J, Venkitachalam L, Santana A, Jones O, Reiker T, Rosiers S.D, Shellaby J.T, Saric J, Steinmann P, Ferrer J.M.E, Morgan L, Barshilia A, Albuquerque E.P.R, Avezum A, Barboza J, Baxter Y.C, Bortolotto L, Byambasuren E, Cerqueira M, Dashdorj N, Dib K.M, Guèye B, Seck K, Silveira M, Rollemberg S.M.S, de Oliveira R.W, Luvsansambuu T, Aerts A. Implementing a multisector public-private partnership to improve urban hypertension management in low- and middle-income countries. BMC Public Health. 2022;22:2379. DOI: 10.1186/s12889-022-14833-y

De Carvalho A.G, Guimarães Luz J.G, Steinmann P, Ignotti E. Are the clinical features of leprosy and American tegumentary leishmaniasis worse in patients with both diseases?. Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2022;64:e37. DOI: 10.1590/S1678-9946202264037

Dolley D, Walter C, du Randt R, Pühse U, Bosma J, Aerts A, Adams L, Arnaiz P, Degen J, Gall S, Joubert N, Müller I, Nienaber M, Nqweniso F, Seelig H, Steinmann P, Utzinger J, Gerber M. Clustered cardiovascular disease risk among children aged 8-13 years from lower socioeconomic schools in Gqeberha, South Africa. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2022;8(2):e001336. DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2022-001336

Galli A, Brugger C, Fürst T, Monnier N, Winkler M.S, Steinmann P. Prevalence, incidence, and reported global distribution of noma: a systematic literature review. Lancet Infect Dis. 2022;22(8):e221-e230. DOI: 10.1016/S1473-3099(21)00698-8

Gerber M, Ayekoé S, Bonfoh B, Coulibaly J.T, Daouda D, Gba B.C, Kouassi B, Traoré S.G, du Randt R, Nqweniso S, Walter C, Finda M.F, Minja E.G, Mollel G.J, Masanja H, Okumu F.O, Beckmann J, Gall S, Lang C, Long K.Z, Müller I, Probst-Hensch N, Pühse U, Steinmann P, Utzinger J. Is grip strength linked to body composition and cardiovascular risk markers in primary schoolchildren? Cross-sectional data from three African countries. BMJ Open. 2022;12(6):e052326. DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052326

Gerber M, Lang C, Beckmann J, du Randt R, Long K.Z, Müller I, Nienaber M, Probst-Hensch N, Steinmann P, Pühse U, Utzinger J, Nqweniso S, Walter C. Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, weight status, and body composition among South African primary schoolchildren. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(18):11836. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811836

Jarrett C, Baxter Y.C, Boch J, Carrasco C, Cobos Muñoz D, Mauro Dib K, Pessoa L, Saric J, Silveira M, Steinmann P. Deconstructing design thinking as a tool for the implementation of a population health initiative. Health Res Policy Syst. 2022;20:91. DOI: 10.1186/s12961-022-00892-5

Long K.Z, Beckmann J, Lang C, Seelig H, Nqweniso S, Probst-Hensch N, Müller I, Pühse U, Steinmann P, du Randt R, Walter C, Utzinger J, Gerber M. Impact of a school-based health intervention program on body composition among South African primary schoolchildren: results from the KaziAfya cluster-randomized controlled trial. BMC Med. 2022;20:27. DOI: 10.1186/s12916-021-02223-x